Manchester, UK based indie outfit The Slow Show are back with their first new track in over a year called "Sharp Scratch". The song is a very personal one for frontman Rob Goodwin, who stated that "This song was written during a period of chronic pain and ill health. Whilst not explicit, it deals with the precarious nature of our health and the associated anxiety, hope, and despair." All musicians go through troubling times that sometimes make it difficult to conjure up lyric

From the mountainous region of Switzerland comes the exciting duo known as Daens who have released their spectacular new single titled "eighteleven". The group consists of Daniel Beltrametti on lead vocals and guitar, and Nico Hunziker on drums. The song is a quiet and emotional affair, with mellow acoustic guitar interludes and Daniel's comforting voice to guide you through the musical wilderness that is abound at your feet. There was a real spark when I listened to Daens fo

Boston based soul-folk artist Alec Hutson is breaking big onto the scene with his brand new album titled "Reactions". His style is based upon a fusion of soul and folk that creates a truly electric combo that is hypnotizing and relaxing when you encounter his sound for the first time. I thought that there was a great balance of the two aforementioned genres, and there is enough of a sound there for me to draw a first impression on Alec from the start. He definitely has a stro

16 year old, Canadian born Sofia Evangelina has just released "This Is Your Song". A strikingly refreshing track to hear from such a young gifted artist. Sofia who clearly likes to take her own path has gone against the status quo with this release and she has carved a strong mature song which is sure to cause excitement across her fast growing fan base. "This Is Your Song" is a fine example of how versatile Sofia Evangelina can be as a musician. That being said, Sofia also p

Austin, TX native Collin Russell Mullins has exploded on the scene with his two brand new singles released just last week titled "All In Your Head" and "Wish You Were My Lover". Collin is a phenomenal talent who demonstrates his worth almost immediately on the former track that has a high velocity melodic charge that you can dig right from the start. Collin also has a vivid personality from the outset that matches the musical colors that are omnipresent upon first listen. On

Check out Boston indie-electro pop duo Ansonia and their incredible EP titled "Ultrasensitive". The duo consists of Charlie Henry on vocals and electronic controllers, and Ryan Bale on electric guitar. The sound is a majestic, intricate electro-pop dreamscape, with some rock elements thrown in to accentuate the surrounding beats with dazzling aplomb. I must admit that I don't listen to electro-pop all that much, but there was something very inviting about Ansonia the first ti

Photo Credit: Clara Castle Charlottesville, VA based Breakers have released their sophomore LP just last week titled "Rewrite". The band's sound veers towards the indie realm, but there are so many different twists and turns that it's hard to keep track of and melds influences from a host of different genres. The group consists of Lucas Brown on guitar and lead vocals, Vicente Arroyo on drums, Vince Tarrance on guitar, and Alex Angelich on bass and backing vocals. The collect

Currently residing in Chicago, but originally hailing from the Boston area comes the dynamic sounds of Zion Rodman, who has just released his brand new single titled "Another One". Zion's sound is reared mostly within the acoustic realm, but this song goes in a boldly different direction with more uptempo arrangements, and a strong emphasis being put on melody and a harder edged sound that really opens some ears up from the get go. I've always been a big admirer of Zion who h

From Nottingham, United Kingdom comes the eclectic and sexy sounds of The Mocking Jays, who have just released their brand new single called "Edge of Your Knife". The group have an indie funk hybrid coupled with a pop sensibility that will make them jump right off the first musical page and note. The group consists of Jacob Smith on lead vocals, Sam Dorrington on drums and vocals, Alex Hather on bass and vocals, Lewis Hammond on lead guitar and vocals, and George Ramplin on r

Adelaide, Australia based indie rockers Lost Woods have released their impressive new single "Cinnamon". The song has a relaxing, mellow complexion to it that really makes you feel right at ease from the first note. The outfit is comprised of Peter White, Sam Baird, Tom Baird, Miles Sly, and Lucas Sly. The members each bring a sense of their personalities to the fray that is evident when you discover their music for the first time. I was really stunned at how incredible they

Boston based indie outfit Sinnet have just dropped their brand new single "Part of Yourself". The song has an eerie dexterity to it that starts out immediately from the get go, and permeates throughout the duration of the track. I found the track to be very intriguing, and definitely represents the band's progress and musical mission that has always been of the highest regard over the last few years. Each member contributes a great deal to the track, whether it be cohesive gu

Boston's own Maxwell Bailey has released a live version of his debut EP just today titled "In Between". Originally hailing from Rochester, NY but now calling Boston his home, Maxwell has a passionate and mellow voice that is evocative of his upbringing and accentuates his talents directly for the listener to marvel over. I was on board with Maxwell right from the get go, and he seems to have a strong confidence in his talents that allow him to open up his personality to those

Concord, MA native Chris Ruediger has just released his brand new single today called "One More Night". Chris embodies all of the traits of a country singer wise and talented beyond his years at only 19 years old. Chris goes to school at Vanderbilt University down in Nashville where it's hard to avoid the influence of country music and the overall Southern charm that has taken over his personality. Produced by Nina Pickell and recorded at the legendary Sound Emporium, the mag

Photo Credit: Kayt Silvers Boston's own indie collective Ruby Rose Fox have just released their brand new single "American Daddy", which is just a taste of their brand new album "Salt" that will be out on June 22nd. The track features haunting melodies and ambient piano interludes that complement the outstanding vocals from Ruby that really help the track reach new heights never before deemed possible. The work of Josh Friedman on keys can't go unnoticed, and you may remember

NYC based indie rockers Exit Daze have just released their brand new single titled "Back To The City". The track is a low key, eerie affair coupled with the talents of Nick Tesoriero whose vocals are straight incndeidiary and provide the backdrop for the rest of the track to follow. The brilliant melodies, vocals, and instrumentation all work well hand in hand with one another, and pickup on each others' creative energy to provide for a track that is equal parts thrilling and

Photo Credit: Kris Dobbins Photography Boston based singer songwriter Katie Dobbins has just released her brand new single last Friday titled "Stitch By Stitch". Katie's sound is derived within the folk and country mindset, with a realistic and down home sound that transports you directly into the Nashville sound by way of Boston. Katie evokes the sounds of Carrie Underwood, but with a more modern and gentle approach that really makes you feel the power of her musical warmth

Photo Credit: Elle Levin Discover Northampton, MA's own Julie Cira & The Wake and their stunning new single released just today called "Reckless". The song has an easy going folk sensibility to it that immediately makes you feel at ease, and the haunting beauty and simplicity of the lyrics will leave you with your mouth and ears open as you listen to the track in full. The group consists of Julie Cira on rhythm guitar and vocals, Alyssa Kal on drums, Nadia Elle Levin on lead

Tacoma, WA's own Hail The Pilot have just put out their serene and edgy single titled "In Circles". The indie quartet may ring a bell for a few of you out there, as they draw in some early 90's influences that are adapted into a more modern sound that is refreshing and inviting. What sets them apart from the other acts out there is their willingness to experiment and go outside of the box when it comes to getting their musical message across. The gents have a more advanced so

From my hometown of Medford, MA comes the groovy sounds of John E Funk & The Skunks, who have released their brand new single titled "Give It Up". The song has a bevy of colorful and dance fueled rhythms, including some trombone and sax elements that will make you shake your booty, and also allow you to adapt to the tempo of the song that can change paces on a dime. The group consists of the aforementioned John E Funk manning guitar and lead vocals, Jameson Walsh on bass and

Boston based folkie upstart Prateek is making a big impact on listeners with his debut single titled "Emma". The tune has a simple, elegant, and beautiful structure to it that sounds so polished, it's as if Prateek has been a musician all his life. He first got involved with playing music back in middle school when he first picked up a guitar, and cites Ryan Adams as one of his primary inspirations and influences when it comes to being a musician. The most important thing I c